A single-volume introduction to contemporary tort and injury law. This expert summary covers direct and intentional interference with person or property and explores their defenses. Reviews liabilities, damages, and the apportionment of responsibility among parties, and examines the criticism and choices in tort law. Economic and dignitary injury is considered as well.

About the Author&colon;

Has taught law for over thirty-one years. He presently serves as a member of the American Law Institute and advisor on its Restatement of Restitution, Second. Recognized as an authority on remedies and torts, Professor Dobbs has dozens of books and articles to his credit. Professor Dobbs received his B.A. and LL.B. from the University of Arkansas, and his LL.M. and S.J.D. from the University of Illinois. He is now the Rosenstiel Professor of Law at the University of Arizona.

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Book Description:West Academic Publishing, 2008. Book Condition: New. Brand New, Unread Copy in Perfect Condition. A+ Customer Service! Summary: This book, by one of the authors of Prosser & Keeton on Torts, is a successor to that classic volume. This entirely new work provides up-to-date coverage of tort law in language that is clear & accessible to students. Using short & manageable sections, it covers new developments, including medical malpractice law & the impact of HMO or managed care systems, comparative fault problems, & the developing duties of enterprises to protect customers & others from criminal attacks. Along with the traditional subjects of tort law, this book also covers such topics as constitutional & statutory torts, lawyer malpractice, & the statute of limitations. The Law of Torts introduces law students to torts with a discussion of the goals of tort law, its relation to other fields, & the institutional settings for litigation. It also considers criticisms of tort law, tort reform, & alternative compensation schemes such as workers' compensation, social security, & no-fault compensation plans. Bookseller Inventory # ABE_book_new_031421187X